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Gentleman Jim (1878)

Gentleman Jim (1878)

Prentiss, Elizabeth

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ISBN10: 1163930008
ISBN13: 9781163930007
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Gentleman Jim is a novel written by Elizabeth Prentiss and published in 1878. The story follows the life of a young man named Jim Laurence, who is born into a wealthy and privileged family in the mid-19th century. Despite his privileged upbringing, Jim is a kind and humble person who is loved by all who know him.As Jim grows up, he becomes increasingly interested in helping those less fortunate than himself. He spends time volunteering at a local orphanage and becomes involved in various charitable organizations. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who shares his passion for helping others.Despite their love for each other, Jim and Mary face many challenges in their relationship. Jim's family disapproves of Mary because she comes from a lower social class, and they pressure him to marry someone more suitable. Additionally, Jim's own sense of duty and responsibility often puts him at odds with Mary's desires and aspirations.Throughout the novel, Jim struggles to balance his own desires with the expectations of his family and society. He must navigate the complex social hierarchy of his time while remaining true to his own values and beliefs. Ultimately, Gentleman Jim is a story about the power of love and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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